Mrs. Delgado   

Reminders:

• Tip: Bring only half of your school materials and books the first day of school; the rest may be brought the next day.

• PE will be indoors that first week of school.  You will not need to dress out.

• 8th Grade baby pictures for the yearbook are due to Mrs. Novoa-Rodriguez no later than September 3, 2010.

• Weather at St. Agatha click here for Weatherkids, make sure to click the forecast button and print before coming to school: Weatherbug

Science Text/Workbook List Middle School

6^th Grade: Earth Science Text Book & Workbook (Red)

7^th Grade: Physical Science Text Book & Workbook (Blue)

8^th Grade: Life Science Text Book & Workbook (Green)

"Science is an imaginative adventure of the mind seeking truth in a world of mystery!"

Sir Cyril Herman Hinshelwood (1897-1967) English chemist. Nobel prize 1956.

Class information on this web page will be updated on a weekly basis as a courtesy (please keep in mind that assignments may change depending on classroom progress). However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to write down all homework and classroom information Students are required to complete any unfinished classwork from class at home.

HOMEWORK

9/6/10 - 9/10/10

Upcoming Tests

See the below list for help on what to study!

What to Study??

6th Grade Chapter 1 Quiz

18 total test questions

     - 2 essays

     - 16 multiple choice 

Essay

1. Describe the steps of the scientific method. (3 points for each step = 18 points total)

2. Give an example of each of the steps in the scientific method using a sample topic that will be given (similar to the worksheet we did in class).

Multiple Choice

1. Study Pg. 28 & 30.

2. Study the Multiple Choice in the Chapter Review Quiz and Standardized Test Quiz in the following textbook websites for extra practice:

• Chapter 1 Chapter Review Practice Quiz

• Chapter 1 Standardized Practice

7th Grade Chapter 1 Quiz

• Chapter 1 Vocabulary words

7th Grade Chapter 1 Test

22 Total Questions

          20 Multiple Choice

            2 Essays

       Essays:

1. Describe the steps of the scientific method. (1 point for each step = 6 points total)

2. Give an example of each of the steps in the scientific method using a sample topic that will be given (2 points per step = 12 points total).

Multiple Choice

    1. Study Pg. 36 & 38.

    2.  Study the Multiple Choice in the Chapter Review Quiz and Standardized Test Quiz in the following textbook websites for extra practice:

• Chapter 1 Review Practice Quiz

• Chapter 1 Standardized Test Practice

8th Grade Chapter 1 Quiz

• Chapter 1 vocabulary words.

8th Grade Chapter 1 Test

23 Total Questions

20 Questions Multiple Choice

3 Essays

Multiple Choice

    1. Study Pg. 32 & 34.

    2.  Study the Multiple Choice in the Chapter Review Quiz and Standardized Test Quiz in the following textbook websites for extra practice:

• Chapter 1 Chapter Review Practice Quiz

• Chapter 1 Standardized Practice

Essays

1. List the 8 taxa of classification discussed in class (1 point per level = 8 points total).

2. List the 5 traits common in most living things (1 point per trait = 5 points total).

3. Some scientists think that lightning may have caused chemicals in Earth's early atmosphere to combine to begin the origin of life.  Explain how the experiment of Miller & Urey does not prove this hypothesis.

 Extra Credit

Students are always welcome to work on extra credit booklets found in the back of class in the science lab for extra credit when they finish their classwork.

6th Grade:

7th Grade:

8th Grade:

Science Lab Experiments

Students review lab safety procedures before experiments are performed and use safety equipment.  It is of the utmost importance to keep noise level at a minimum during lab, in order to receive and understand directions.  Any student who is disruptive during lab experiments, will be excused from class and receive a grade of a zero for the day.  They will be given a punishment assignment to complete in another class or within the school office.  Please remember that excessive zero's may contribute to a failing grade at the end of the grading period.

You may contact me by:                                                                                               

1. Email at sciencems@stagathaonline.org (PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CHILD'S NAME AND HOMEROOM IN THE SUBJECT HEADING).

2. Send a note with your child to me.

3. Leave me a message on the school voicemail (please be patient, all teachers share one phone).